Sticky Notes

Submission specifications for Sticky Notes

Add 3 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 3 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances.

Keep 4 mm safety margin

Keep all important text and images at least 4 mm away from the edge of the finished size. Exclusive finishes need to be within the safety margin.

Resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 300 dpi.

Use the PMS colour code(s).

Use uncoated PMS colours for products printed on uncoated paper (offset paper, Biotop and Conqueror Vergé), and use coated PMS colours for products printed on machine coated papers (gloss and silk), and every other product printed with PMS colours (gifts, textiles etc.).

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Fonts should be at least 6 pt.

Fonts should be at least 6 pt.

Check line thickness.

Lines should be at least 0.25 pt. Negative lines should be at least 0.5 pt.

Check your artwork for overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint unless you want this effect in your design. You can read more about overprint in our Help Center.

Frequently Asked Questions for Sticky Notes

What is this product? And what can I use it for?

• A sticky note is a small writing pad. Very useful to take notes at home or at the office. The sticky/adhesive edge is used to stick it onto most backgrounds so you won't forgot anything you write on it. The notes are available in multiple sizes and your own design.
• This product can be used:
• • Write down notes at home or at the office
• • Filling up goodiebags
• Supply writing material

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Sticky Notes is:
• • 5 working days
• NOTE: Only applicable for products which require your design: To make sure that your order is delivered at the indicated time, it is important that we receive your file with your design for the product, on time (also called cut-off time). In this way the product can be moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated in the final step when putting your product together and in the box on the right which details your entire order.
• The cut-off time for your printed item may vary. This depends on the combination you choose. This has to do with the manufacturing technique and / or the order quantities.
• NOTE: The product delivery shifts a day every time the deadline for submission has passed. This is also the case if the file is rejected by us and corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut off time.

Which production techniques do we use?

• For the production of Sticky Notes, we use the following production technique(s):
• Digital printing: Uses four colours (CMYK) with toners and inks to print digital files. This option is comparable to a large home printer, and is cheaper than ‘litho’ printing for smaller quantities. This is because there are fewer starting costs, fewer components involved, and no ink drying time required.
• Offset: Traditional printing presses are printing combination sheets. By combining orders of print we can offer the best quality for the lowest possible price
• UPS
• The Sticky Notes that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

What material are Sticky Notes made from?

• 80 gsm offset: This is the most often-used paper for copysets. The thin paper makes it easy to tear off. Because of their structure, the copysets are perfect for writing on.
• Reinforced cardboard: The back is made from reinforced cardboard with a thickness of 1 mm.
• Reinforced cardboard: The back is made from reinforced cardboard with a thickness of 1 mm.
• The adhesive strips can be placed on the leftside and on the top.

What is pantone printing?

• Pantone colours are often used when a design only contains 1 to 4 colours. Pantone colours have a unique code within the Panton matching system (PMS), so that the result of colours used is always the same. PMS is mainly used for: Letterheads, envelopes, business cards and compliment cards.

How do I have to supply my artwork?

• It is possible to supply your design files in multiple ways. The best way, for the best result, is to supply your files in Vector. If the logo consists of Pantone colours, it should be saved as vector. Vector means that the design isn't made of pixels, but out of lines.

Ordering process

Ordering with own design

Choose and configure: Choose the product, select your preferences and your desired delivery time.

Add to cart: Add to cart, review your preferences and edit/duplicate if needed. We recommend opting for Premium Artwork Check.

Checkout: Choose the delivery and invoice address.

Payment & design: Choose your preferred payment method in this step. You can also choose to upload your artwork first and pay at a later stage.

Design check: Upload your design. We'll send a digital proof for your approval before the order gets sent to production.

Sit back and relax!

Using editor design

Choose and configure: Find the best product for you, configure it and choose your delivery time.*

Design in the editor: Now you can upload and edit your artwork, if necessary, with the help of our editors. From here, you can add your product(s) to the cart.

Checkout: Choose the delivery and invoice address.

Payment: Choose your preferred payment method in this step.

Design check: We'll send a digital proof for your approval before the order gets sent to production.

Sit back and relax!